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Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/23

Former East Rockingham High School boys’ basketball coach Carey Keyes is returning to Elkton as he has been officially approved as the new Athletic Director at East Rock for the 2026-27 school year.

James Madison softball saved its most dramatic finish for in the finale of the Pirate Clash on Sunday, as it erupted for five runs in the seventh inning to fuel a 7-5 comeback win over East Carolina at the Max R. Joyner Family Stadium.

A strong first half was enough for Cornell to put away James Madison lacrosse, 12-8, at Schoellkopf Field on Sunday afternoon.

The Eagles closed their season at 7–18 overall and 3–13 in ODAC play, while the Yellow Jackets improved to 23–2 and 14–2 in the conference.

High school scores from Friday.

Head Coach Christy Morgan – a pillar of the field hockey and James Madison Athletics community – has announced her retirement after 21 seasons in Harrisonburg.

The incident that occurred at around 7:46 pm on Maple Leaf Drive in Staunton left behind two confirmed victims.

James Madison men’s basketball picked up its fourth straight win on Wednesday night, coming away with a 67-65 win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at the HTC Center.

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 2/18